Dear Juno or any other teenager in similar situation,
A lot of people in my life have been teenage moms, starting off with my mom. At 16 she got pregnant and at 17 she brought me into this world. She doesn't call it a mistake, she said she knew what she got herself into, but maybe if my grandma (who was a single mother and had to work to support 7 kids) would have been around to talk to my mom, I wouldn't be here. I don't shame my mom for having me, more like I give her props for growing up and becoming a mature mom. I'm here now and after me, my parents waited 15 years to have another child.
On the other hand I have 3 aunts who were also teenage moms. One of them who is a great mother, just like my mom. Another one is too, but she matured not so quickly. And the last, who after 10 years is still lot mature enough. After her first child she got pregnant, again, and this time she didn't carry the baby to term. I don't know why she chose that, but I won't judge her.
I think that any girl has the right to decide what she does, and I think that what you did is honorable. You went through one of the most natural things which is giving birth, only for you to give the baby away. But you gave life, and you gave someone so much happiness. But you were mature enough to think about the baby and his life. You weren't ready for that, and on oppose you have him to someone who was beyond ready. Do you ever think that an abortion would've been easier? It would have saved you from going through a lot that people your age don't go through. But you learned and that's that. Like your dad said, one day you will be back on your own terms when you're ready.
P.S. I hate that you let Bleaker get away with so much, when he should've been there for you. I also don't think you had sex because you were bored.
A lot of people in my life have been teenage moms, starting off with my mom. At 16 she got pregnant and at 17 she brought me into this world. She doesn't call it a mistake, she said she knew what she got herself into, but maybe if my grandma (who was a single mother and had to work to support 7 kids) would have been around to talk to my mom, I wouldn't be here. I don't shame my mom for having me, more like I give her props for growing up and becoming a mature mom. I'm here now and after me, my parents waited 15 years to have another child.
On the other hand I have 3 aunts who were also teenage moms. One of them who is a great mother, just like my mom. Another one is too, but she matured not so quickly. And the last, who after 10 years is still lot mature enough. After her first child she got pregnant, again, and this time she didn't carry the baby to term. I don't know why she chose that, but I won't judge her.
I think that any girl has the right to decide what she does, and I think that what you did is honorable. You went through one of the most natural things which is giving birth, only for you to give the baby away. But you gave life, and you gave someone so much happiness. But you were mature enough to think about the baby and his life. You weren't ready for that, and on oppose you have him to someone who was beyond ready. Do you ever think that an abortion would've been easier? It would have saved you from going through a lot that people your age don't go through. But you learned and that's that. Like your dad said, one day you will be back on your own terms when you're ready.
P.S. I hate that you let Bleaker get away with so much, when he should've been there for you. I also don't think you had sex because you were bored.
Sincerely, Naivi